The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27, with the theme “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas”, will begin across India on October 2, 2026. The campaign will start the process for Gram Panchayats to prepare Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) for the financial year 2027-28.
People’s Plan Campaign and GPDP
The People’s Plan Campaign is a national exercise for decentralised planning at the Gram Panchayat level. It has been implemented since 2018 and supports the preparation of inclusive, participatory, and evidence-based development plans. More than 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayats have already prepared and uploaded plans on eGramSwaraj.
Gram Sabha and Local Planning
Special Gram Sabhas will be held nationwide on October 2, 2026, for the formal launch of the campaign. Gram Sabhas are statutory village assemblies under the Panchayati Raj system, and they provide a forum for citizens and elected representatives to discuss local needs, governance reforms, and development priorities.
Institutions and Digital Platforms
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will coordinate the campaign with participating Ministries and Departments through a Whole-of-Government approach. The discussions will cover Finance Commission grants, Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, eGramSwaraj, AuditOnline, Own Source Revenue, SVAMITVA, and the Panchayat Advancement Index.
Important Facts for Exams
- The People’s Plan Campaign began in 2018 as a planning exercise for Gram Panchayats.
- Gram Panchayat Development Plans are prepared for the next financial year at the village level.
- eGramSwaraj is a digital platform used for Panchayat planning and record management.
- SVAMITVA is linked with rural property mapping and ownership records.
Rural Livelihood and Development Themes
The campaign will also include rural employment and livelihood initiatives such as Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). Village-level planning under the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan will also form part of the discussions.
